Articles in the Office Crafts Category

Geometric patterns are all the rage in decor these days. Want to get in on the action? Over at Drawn to DIY you can find the instructions for this cute grid desk caddy. Believe it or not, this started out as a dollar store suet bird feeder! The post also includes a couple of other clever ideas for different ways to make over the same …

It’s no secret that we love novelty silicone ice cube trays. They come in a ton of fun shapes and are really great tools for crafting! Sara at Tell, Love and Party came up with yet another great idea for them: custom push pins! She used a flamingo ice cube tray for hers, but with so many different shapes of ice cube trays out there …

Pencils are a staple back-to-school supply – but they are also equally fabulous as a craft supply! At Curly Made, Daniela used some pencils to make an assortment of coordinating jewelry, and we think they’re absolutely adorable! There are lots of options for customizing this project, since pencils come in so many varieties. (And this is a great excuse to buy some with pretty or …

Today is National No. 2 Pencil Day! In honor of the occasion, we’ve rounded up some of our favorite pencil-related crafts. With back-to-school sales in full swing, now is the perfect time to stock up on a bunch of pencils and tackle some of the projects on this list!

Dollar Tree is a great source for plain ol’ school and office supplies, but what if you are looking for supplies with a little more personality? Well, you can always give those plain supplies a makeover! Over at I Heart Naptime, Courtney gave some dollar store clipboards a school-themed makeover using vinyl and her Silhouette. If you don’t have a vinyl cutting machine, you can …

Can’t find washi tape in the right colors to match your project? Then make your own! Laura at Paper & Pin used watercolor paints to make these pretty, unique tapes with a soft, ethereal quality. For different looks, you could use the same tape-making technique with Sharpies, colored pencils, or anything else you and your collection of art supplies can dream up! [how to make …

Could your desk use a little help in the organization department? Make yourself a set of organizers using an assortment of items from the recycling bin! I covered mine with free maps I got while on vacation. You can use newspaper, magazine/book pages, scrapbook paper, wallpaper, music sheets, wrapping paper, or anything else you want to decorate yours!

The dollar store is a great place to buy notebooks, journals, and sketchbooks. How do you tun those cheap notebooks into something really special? Check out how Aunt Peaches used plain ol’ white glue and some aluminium tape to give some little notebooks a funky, textured makeover. Inspired by doodling, the possibilities for personalized designs are limitless! [how to make aluminium notebook covers]
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Happy new year, Dollar Store Crafters! Did you resolve to organize your craft area this year? Whether you have a whole room full of craft supplies or a smaller area dedicated to crafty storage, these are some ways to make the most of that space and get more organized.Happy new year, Dollar Store Crafters! Did you resolve to organize your craft area this year? Whether you have a whole room full of craft supplies or a smaller area dedicated to crafty storage, these are some ways to make the most of that space and get more organized.

The kitchen is one of the busiest rooms in the house, and seems to be a magnet for clutter. Create an inexpensive and easy command station using dollar store finds: clipboards, hooks, baskets, and make them super functional with Scotch™ Chalkboard Tape and Dry Erase Tape, and Scotch® Duct Tape .